Christiania

The term "Christiania" in skiing refers to a type of turn, often called a "Christie" or "parallel turn." This technique was developed by Norwegian skier Sondre Norheim in the mid-19th century. Norheim is credited with revolutionizing ski design and equipment, making advanced maneuvers like jumping and turning possible.1

The Christiania turn involves bringing the skis parallel to each other during the turn. It evolved from earlier techniques, including the "stem turn" and the "stem Christiania," where one ski is initially angled to help initiate the turn before the skis are brought parallel. This development was crucial in the evolution of modern skiing, particularly in Alpine skiing.123